2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Blackstone Boss Pumps Up Crown Resorts, as New Owner Plans Major Upgrades
Blackstone, the world's biggest investment firm, is cautioning that an expanding credit crunch occurring in the US could potentially drain the worldwide economy. However, this won't hinder Blackstone's substantial investment toward one of its newest acquisitions, Australian casino operator Crown Resorts. In...
Latest UK Gaming Data Shows Increase in Betting and Slots Activity
In general terms, the economic situation in the UK isn’t hindering consumers’ desire to gamble or wager on sports. The latest data from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on betting and slot activity shows an increase in gross gaming yield (GGY) over...
Brit Romance Scammer and Gambling Addict Heads to Prison
Sajad Hussain, a romance scammer from the UK who exploited women from dating websites to finance his gambling habit, is on his way to prison. His escapades involved fleecing three women of their money for almost a decade while being married to...
Entain Took Over Tab NZ a Week Ago and Already Faces Trouble in New Zealand
Global gaming operator Entain only recently received the keys to the Tab NZ castle in New Zealand, and is allegedly already breaking the rules. It may have been a simple oversight, but the error is shining an unwelcome light on the company....
Social Media’s Relationship with Gambling Remains an Issue
Dan Clancy, the CEO of Twitch, recently stated that the union between gambling and social media needs better oversight. He's not alone in his thinking, and the increased attention being paid to online gaming globally will likely force changes to be made....
Barstool Claims ‘Can’t Lose’ Bets No Different From Buffalo Chicken Wings
inoFree speech and sports betting are colliding in Massachusetts. At issue is Barstool Sports and its "Can't Lose Parlay" promotion, which Penn Entertainment claims falls under the same category as Buffalo chicken wings. Barstool was called in front of the Massachusetts Gaming...
Aussie Bettor Sues Sportsbooks for Not Telling Him He Had a Gambling Problem
A sports bettor in Australia spent more than AU$600,000 (US$401,580) wagering on different events for years, but apparently didn’t come out ahead. If he had, he wouldn’t be suing two sportsbooks he accuses of not telling him he had a gambling problem....
Snooker Match-Fixing Scandal Leads to Lifetime Bans, Suspensions
Years of training and dedication have only led to failure for two veteran Chinese snooker players. Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been given lifetime bans by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) for their participation in match-fixing in the...
Poker Hall of Fame Opens Window for 2023 Fan Nominations
The nomination window for the 2023 Poker Hall of Fame (PHOF) is officially open. Poker fans everywhere can now submit their recommendations for who should be the next inductee, and the competition once again will be stiff this year. The PHOF is...
Portugal’s Online Gaming Market Adds 25 Percent in Revenue During Q1
Online gaming continues to become more popular in many countries, including Portugal. The latest figures from the country’s gaming regulator add weight to that claim, with the online segment showing a 24% year-on-year improvement. Portugal’s Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ, for...
